[NOBE-L] Question about child development lab

[Humberto Avila]

Hello Machaela,


I echo the advice given here. Just work hard and let others know how capable you are. Sometimes that is challenging. But don't give up. As a blind person, sometimes we need to prove ourselves even more than sighted persons to get things done in our favor.


As per coop teachers, when I was doing my practicums to get my special education degree, mine was awesome. She went aboe and beyond accommodating my needs and my willing to be successful. I enjoyed being with this cooperative teacher because of that.

Is there a particular cooperating teacher you would like to work in your area, that you know? Feel free to ask around. Sometimes you get more out of that and at the end, your experience is a good one. At least that is my opinion.


Keep persisting!


Humberto

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On 7/22/2019 4:20 PM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L wrote:

Hi Mikayla,

It is exciting to work in a classroom. Do not hesitate to advocate for yourself and express how you do things as a blind person. My best piece of advice is to work hard and be yourself. This will help you make connections. Show them what you are capable of.

Sometimes I use my cane in the room and other times I store it in a corner. I would use your cane at least until you know the room very well.

I have had different reactions from educators. Unfortunately, they often doubt the abilities of blind people. Sometimes, I find gems who are supportive.

If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Best regards,
Mikaela



On Jul 18, 2019, at 2:05 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org><mailto:nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi all,

    It was great meeting many of you at the convention. In the fall, I will be studying child development with the goal of earning A teaching license, and eventually want to become a TVI. I just got my schedule, and saw that I have a child development class with a lab off-campus. I am working on getting more info, but what advice or encouragement do you guys have for me? What have you done with your canes in the classroom? Also, how have cooperating teachers and schools reacted to your blindness? I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you.

Mikayla.

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